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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Merlin says that if they had waited, the right _________ would not have been born.

2. What is Uther upset with Merlin about?

3. Where does Ambrosius want Merlin to go?

4. What do Ambrosius' men do with the dead soldiers?

5. Who is the bishop that gave Ambrosius support?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Merlin begin to have a crush on?

2. What does Blackbeard do to Dinias after he tells Merlin to come with him to see the King?

3. Why do King Vortigern and his men want to kill Merlin?

4. How would Merlin's mood be described as Uther is with Ygraine?

5. Who sits and waits out the storm?

6. What does Merlin attend with Ambrosius?

7. What news does the real Brithael give to the Lady Ygraine?

8. Why does Merlin go to see the Lady Ygraine?

9. What happens to help Merlin explain why the diggers have not found anything?

10. How is Uther described at this point in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of trickery is rampant in this novel. From men tricking men to magical trickery, it seems that no one can quite believe what they see.

Part 1 - Give three examples of trickery and deception in this story.

Part 2 - What was the result of each of these examples?

Part 3 - Was trickery necessary in these examples? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Merlin is a curious creature in this novel from beginning to end. And at times, this is not a good quality to have.

Part 1 - Describe one way in which Merlin's curiosity helps him. What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 2 - Describe one time in which Merlin's curiosity hurts him? What happens? What actions does he take and what is the result?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's curiosity seem to be a bad or a good thing? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Merlin is a powerful person, but seems to fall apart when he is with the opposite sex. This dichotomy only helps to strengthen the mystique of Merlin in the novel.

Part 1 - Describe the troubles Merlin has with women. Who has he fallen for and what was the result?

Part 2 - Why do you think Merlin has troubles with the opposite sex?

Part 3 - Why do you think the author decided to give Merlin a sort of weakness with women? What does this reveal about Merlin's personality?

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